Reminder

Just a Reminder that all entries for the round Robin on May the 1st must be in on Sat.

Latest Results

Two Finals were played yesterday:

The Ladies' singles between Glynis Gillot and Carol Coetzee,
and  The  Mens' Veterans Singles Between Charl Rickens and Dave Darlington.
The morning match began on time and was a marathon 3 setter, with both players testing each others patience. Carol took the first set 6-2, Glynis then took charge and won the second set 3-6. Carol took the match in the 3rd set 6-2.  The match was played in good spirit,  was enjoyed by a fair crowd and  thanks to Tobie Mynhardt  for acting as umpire.

The afternoon match was scheduled for 3pm, but only started at 3.30 due to the late arrival of Dave.

For  the interest of competitors and  members, these are the rules and penalties as set out by the USTA.
These rules are available on the Club Blog.

A. Lateness  for Start of Match  Penalty 5 minutes or less: Loss of toss plus 1 game 5:01 - 10 minutes: Loss of toss plus 2 games 10:01 - 15 minutes: Loss of toss plus 3 games More than 15 minutes: default Except for a default, the Referee shall never assess more than a 3-game penalty for lateness. Dave took the match fairly easily in 2 straight sets 6-1 6-1. Weather permitting, the semi final between Eric and Stuart vs Russel and Ron, will take place on Sun 22nd at 10.30 am

Final Matches

These are the matches lined up for this week.

On Wed at 4 Wendy and Tobie will play Russel and Anita.

Glynis and Carol will play their final on Sat.

Charles and Dave will play their final on Sat afternoon.

Eric and Stuart will play their match against Russel and Ron on Sunday.

Weather

What's the wind doing at Clifton Tennis Club now?

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FINAL MATCHES

Dear Members These are finals matches due to be played:

Ladies' Singles Final, Glynis Gillott v Carol Coetzee, Sunday 15th April, 11am

Men's Veterans' Singles Final, Dave Darlington v Charles Rickens, Saturday 21st April, 3pm.

These are semi finals to be played:

Men's Open Doubles Semi-Final, Eric Welz & Stuart Collier v Russel Dor & Ron Shaked, Saturday 14th April, 10.30 am (to be confirmed)

The Winners will then play Tobie & Shiraz in the Final.

Mixed Doubles Semi-Final, Russel Dor & Anita Prendergast v Tobie Mynhardt & Wendy Fredman (to be arranged)

The Winners will then play Eric & Carol in the Final.

Men's Open Singles Semi-Final, Gus Millner v Tobie Mynhardt (to be arranged).

The Winner will play Eric Welz in the Final.

So we hope to play the 3 remaining Finals not yet arranged on Sunday 15th April and/or Sunday 22nd April.

Club Championships, Finals

Dear Members, we are nearing the end of the Championships with Finals ready to be played on the weekend either the 14th/15th and the 21st.

Finals played so far:

Ladies' Doubles Final

Wendy Fredman & Glynis Gillott beat Cheryl Anderson & Ingrid Aronson 7-6 (7-0), 6-1.


Mens' Veterans' Doubles Final

Nick Fredman & Charl Dreyer bt Charles Rickens & Ben Ter Beek 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 6-4

The second Semi-Final between Gus and Tobie was due to be played
yesterday but was postponed.

1) Mens' Open Doubles with Ron v Eric & Stuart. Players
will try and play the match on Saturday 14th April The Winners will
then meet Shiraz and Tobie in the Final.

Veterans Mens' singles:


Charles and Dave, suggested time: Saturday 21st April at 3pm to play the Final.


Ladies' Singles Final

Carol and Glynis, suggested time: Sunday 15th at 12.

Camps Bay Watch

The following notice was submitted by Gus Millner in the interest of residents and Members.

As many of you are aware the SECURITY of Camps Bay, Clifton and Bakoven has been greatly enhanced over the past few years by the volunteer work of Camps Bay Neighbourhood Watch (CBNW), SAPS, The security companies and generous donors. We have experienced some very serious crime, but the criminals were apprehended, brought to justice and are now goaled. There is also other levels of crime ranging from petty to break-ins so constant vigilance is needed.

At a recent meeting of the community, Alderman JP Smith referred to recent research that neighborhood watch organizations are the single largest deterrent in preventing crime.

Over 250 people within these communities have volunteered to patrol 2 or 3 hours every 6 – 8 weeks or so when convenient; SOME within our tennis club are already doing your bit.

However, there is a constant need to expand the membership of CBW and the volunteer patrol corps. If you have the time  and want to contribute to maintaining safety within Camps Bay, Clifton and Bakoven, please consider to contact Gus (021 438 8983;  072 1755 458) and discuss how you too could ‘do the right thing’!!!  Patrols are always with an experienced partner(s) and are of an OBSERVE and RESPOND (not confronting) nature.

Financial contributions are levied on a fee basis of R 220.00 per month or a once-off of whatever is appropriate. Please consider  contributing. CBWatch not only enhances Security but preserves Property Values!!!!

VAGRANTS can be a significant source of crime. If you wish to REALLY HELP these unfortunates improve their lot, do not give them hand-outs; rather make a CONTRIBUTION to THE HAVEN which has programs to help rehabilitate them into a more normal lifestyle…… and suggest to your VISITORS that they act similarly.